Posted by Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti on 3/10/2025 3:00:00 PM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Office of Communications
813-272-4060
119 students recognized by Cambridge International Education, part of the University of Cambridge
Tampa, Fl. (March 10, 2025) – One hundred and nineteen students from Hillsborough County Public Schools have received prestigious awards from Cambridge International Education, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment and the University of Cambridge, to acknowledge their outstanding performance on the June 2024 Cambridge examinations. The awards celebrate the success of students taking Cambridge examinations around the world. More than a million students study Cambridge programs every year in over 160 countries.
“Congratulations to our outstanding students who have achieved remarkable success in their Cambridge exams. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have earned you this well-deserved recognition,” said Van Ayres, superintendent of schools. “We are inc
redibly proud of you and excited to see how you continue to shine in your academic journey and beyond.”
The following students were recognized for their achievements:
Top in the USA Award
(Achieved the highest standard mark in the USA in an individual subject)
Middleton High School
Talwani Rishab
Scholar Award of Distinction
(Achieved three A grades or higher Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A/AS)
Leto High School
Monica Corria
Middleton High School
Talwani Rishab
Scholar Award of Merit
(Achieved three B grades or higher at Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A/AS)
Leto High School
Marilin Jaimes Perez
Xavier E. Velazquez
Lennard High School
Cooper Bassett
Melanie Lyman
Lucas Morgan
Henry Myers
Michael Weng
Freedom High School
Jorge Gonzalez
Middleton High School
Nirav Nemali
Sumner High School
Ella C Alvarez
Kaitlyn J Chin
Kelsey-Ann K Crouse
Julia Levis
Morgado Melanie
Ryan D Mercer
Mckenna L Roux
Bryan L Sales-Mendez
Plant City High School
Madison R. Parolini
Riley A. Myers
Zoe H. Meeks
Wharton High School
Andria S Santhosh
Chavi Lakhotia
Diego L Anzalone
Heer R Patel
Himani Mehra
Jayden Tang
Jesus E Contreras
Olivia Z Chen
Patricia I Delgadillo
Vy Doan
Scholar Award
(Achieved three C grades or higher at Cambridge International A/AS)
Leto High School
Corey Shelby
Cristi A. Ramos
Danna P. Gonzalez
David D. Valdes Sanchez
Delia M. Thurman
Julian M. Costa
Kiara L. Primeaux
Leana Nguyen
Luis E. Lopez Rondon
Maia Vasquez
Michael Calas
Taylor Ramsire
Traye K. Horner
Vanessa Dominguez-Regalad
Yenisel Aparicio
Bloomingdale High School
Keely Finan
Lennard High School
Michael Garcia
Isabella Sage
Madison Varoutas
Dalton Vernetti
Thatcher Wilkerson
Carter Wolff
Freedom High School
Zuri Moore
Maggie Takamatsu
Sumner High School
Dylan W Bajnath
Riley A Brush
Katie M Bulso
Deandra T Campbell
Giavanna B Chini
Paula Jaily De
Jarren P Dinglasan
Alexandra M Gee
Jaina Guzman
Joelle G Liwag
Olivia A Mills
Matthew A Nava
Aleyna L Norman
Holly N Plum
Ariella S Ramjohn
Taleah J Scott
Jordan E Shirley
Emily L Sumner
Keshav K Tyagi
Priseis M Vincente-Rodriguez
Plant City High School
Alexa L. Vazquez-Cortez
Savannah K. Williams
Riverview High School
Carlyana K Irons
Savannah E Lussier
Strawberry Crest High School
Alyssa G. Buckalew
Elizabeth R. Perez
Emma C. Baker
Faith E. Graham
Robinson High School
Adeline E Cloutier
Emery F Tindoll
Jadyn J Stover
Linh T Tran
Mariah T Hulin
Nathalie M Gilles
Reina Aitkens
Wharton High School
Aarna R Patel
Aaron S Wonderley
Abraham R Bayard
Adam A Alwreikat
Angel A Muniz
Ariana K Aponte
Arvind A Iyer
Danielle S Pliego
Danileybis M Ortiz
Dylan C Stamper
Emelia E Crum
Fernando A Soto-Briceno
Gavin R Raitt
Gina M Cocchiola
Gina M Manzi
Iliana R Saleh
Isha U Patel
Kyara D Bernier
Kylie Pintar
Leonardo J Camargo
Luke J Dostal
Matthew A Delgado
Misha-Sha'El E Bright
Ryan A Drumm
Sean M Kwon
Sophia C Lin
Tyler A Rocha
“It is a great pleasure to honor the outstanding efforts of students and teachers at Hillsborough County Public Schools. I commend the students for their remarkable achievements in Cambridge courses and examinations. The qualifications they have gained are recognized globally and will open doors for exciting opportunities. I wish the students continued success in the coming year on behalf of everyone at Cambridge," said Mark Cavone, Cambridge’s Regional Director for North America, for International Education.
As a global organization with a 160-year history and part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge partners with schools and districts around the world with a shared goal of making education transformation a reality. High schools across the U.S. utilize the Cambridge Advanced program to help students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to thrive in a changing world. This program is part of an internationally benchmarked program that allows students to earn college-level credit in high school. Cambridge uniquely provides an instructional system aligning rigorous curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment for all students in grades PreK-12.
Learn more about Cambridge International Education by visiting this link.